Journals Customer Service

Wisconsin Public Radio; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Press in Madison is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Specialist I to manage current subscriptions and develop new business opportunities. You will coordinate with libraries, subscription agents, and staff to ensure accurate billing and timely communication.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while supporting a busy press division.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated record of effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, accomplishing all in an accurate and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Drafts basic communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit (25%)
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues in a timely and professional manner (10%)
• Provides exceptional customer service, answering questions in a specific subject area to internal and external customers based on set materials and standards (10%)
• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments (15%)
• Audits or processes transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies (30%)
• Answers general fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences (10%)

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Financial Specialist I

Job Summary

The University of Wisconsin Press Journals Division serves a worldwide audience through publishing peer-reviewed academic and professional journals. The Journals Customer Service candidate will be a detail oriented, highly organized individual with great communication skills. This role works closely with libraries, subscription agents, scholarly societies, and other press and administrative staff to manage current subscriptions and develop new business opportunities.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Drafts basic communications and reports and maintains organization of varied records to provide administrative support within a specified work unit (25%)
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues in a timely and professional manner (10%)
• Provides exceptional customer service, answering questions in a specific subject area to internal and external customers based on set materials and standards (10%)
• Audits or reconciles original purchase documents with payments (15%)
• Audits or processes transactions and assigns funding codes in accordance with established rules, regulations, and policies (30%)
• Answers general fiscal questions and provides information based on set materials and standards to various audiences (10%)

Department

University of Wisconsin Press

Compensation

The target pay range for this position is $17.31-$21.15 per hour. Actual pay will depend on the selected candidate's qualifications.

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid-time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Review the benefits summary for more information.

Work Schedule/Location

This is a part-time position, 32 hours per week. This position offers flexibility in work schedule and remote work. Expectations regarding scheduling and remote work will be discussed during the interview process.

The UW Press offices are located on the UW-Madison campus in Memorial Library, 728 State Street, Suite 443.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated record of effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, accomplishing all in an accurate and timely manner.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Contact Information

Kory Breuer, HR Manager, [e-mail]

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